Presented by Luis Ariel Rivera, this guide looks at how family stories can help us discover our ancestors in civil and religious records in Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn essential information and tips for starting your journey with Hispanic genealogy. This program is part of the NYG&B’s Preserving Your New York Story series, which is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and is sponsored by the NYG&B and AARP New York.
Speaker Bio
Luis Ariel Rivera, a native of the Bronx, New York, has been a professional genealogist since 2020, but has been researching his family's roots in Puerto Rico since 2004. His expertise lies in Puerto Rican research, but he also enjoys researching Latin America, the Spanish and French Caribbean, and Western-Southern Europe. Luis earned a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and has also studied with ProGen Study Groups, GenProof Study Groups, and the CDG (Certification Discussion Group) series with Jill Morelli. A deeper look into Luis’ genealogical work can be found on his website, www.boricuagenes.com.
This program is being sponsored by the NYG&B and AARP New York. It is part of the NYG&B’s Preserving Your New York Story series, which is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
